Controversial exhibit opens at FGCU

LEE COUNTY: A traveling exhibit with graphic images of genocide and aborted fetuses opened at FGCU Wednesday.

The images in the exhibit are very graphic, very disturbing.

They are getting mixed reaction on FGCU's campus.

The traveling exhibit is called the Genocide Awareness Project, put on by the Center for Bio Ethical Reform.

The Center has taken this exhibit to more than 150 colleges and universities across the country since 1999.

It shows photos of genocide, like the Holocaust, next to photos of aborted fetuses from all stages of pregnancy.

"I was not quite anticipating how big and graphic the displays would be," said FGCU student Stephanie Mold.

We spoke with one woman who had friends who were rape victims and explained how it shaped her view on abortion rights.

"The pregnancy was a reminder of their sorrow, of what happened to them, every day. So some of them committed suicide," said Ivana Schmidt.

"We couldn't describe the holocaust with words alone, we couldn't describe American slavery with words alone. There's certain things you have to see to understand. Abortion is one of those," said Mark Harrington.

The organizers say the goal is both awareness and to encourage an open, civil dialogue on the issue.

"It's offensive because abortion is offensive. It's disturbing because abortion is disturbing. But pictures are worth a thousand words," said Mark Harrington with the Center for Bio Ethical Reform.

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